Double win for U12s to start LaLiga Promises

The blaugrana youngsters beat New York City 1-0 in the first match of the tournament and Villarreal in the second

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03:50PM Friday 23 Jun

Barça Youth

23 Jun 17

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FC Barcelona's U12s started the third International LaLiga Promises tournament in New York in the best possible way, defeating New York City by 1-0, thanks to a goal from Pau Ortega.

The youngster scored via a direct free-kick which caight the keeper off guard, which eventually decided the game in Barça's favour. Matches in the group stages are 24 minutes long, with two halves of 12 minutes. In Group C's other game, Benfica beat Villarreal 1-0.

Second win seals passage to the quarters

Barça then defeated Villarreal in their second game by the same scoreline, which seals the team's passage to the quarter-finals.